Qualification Outline
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22/07/2026 1:14 AM AWST
22/07/2026 1:14 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Funeral Services (Embalming)
Certificate IV in Funeral Services (Embalming)
Qualification
National Code:
WFS40202
WFS40202
State Code:
S637
S637
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1103 - Personal Services
Original TGA Release Date
11/02/2002
Approved Date
25/11/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
890
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2002
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/02/2002 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve a Certificate IV in Funeral Services (Embalming):23 units:
- 20 Core units
- and 3 elective units consisting of:
- between 2 and 3 units (refer to the unit list in the Training Package)
- and a maximum of 1 unit from any other Training Package at the level of:
- Certificate III
- Certificate IV
- Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
1.
Core Group
2.
Elective Units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7015 | WFSPCS302A | Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S6995 | WFSMWK301A | Perform mortuary procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S7010 | WFSCCR201A | Provide service to customers | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S7014 | WFSPMG401A | Supervise staff | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D341 | SIF40208 | Certificate IV in Embalming | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code WFS40202 taken from the Funeral Services Training Package WFS02 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au
3. This qualification was placed on STARS by PIPS CSSN Challenger TAFE on 24 November 2008.
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au
3. This qualification was placed on STARS by PIPS CSSN Challenger TAFE on 24 November 2008.
Entry Requirements
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